MEMBER BENEFITS unitedspinal.org
NEWS FROM UNITED SPINAL
United Spinal Association is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of all people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) by providing programs and services that maximize independence and enable people to be active in their communities.
CELEBRATE UNITED SPINAL’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY THROUGH ADVOCACY
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
than ever before, it is a constant battle to
had very positive engagement with the
ensure that everyone with a disability has
Biden administration so far. We believe
Personalized Advice and Guidance
Throughout our history, people with disabil-
to pushing for equal opportunities in the
ities have faced barriers of all kinds. While
workplace, United Spinal is committed to
our physical world is now more accessible
building an inclusive world where all people
than ever and the civil rights of people with
with disabilities can thrive.
disabilities are more protected under law
Here in Washington, D.C., we have
the same opportunities as anyone else.
that Congress will include critical addi-
Peer Support
Each instance where a disabled person
tional funding for Medicaid home and
Advocacy and Public Policy
faces discrimination requires someone to
community-based services as part of
Veterans Benefits Counseling
speak up in order to make change — and
another COVID-19 recovery bill. The
United Spinal Association wants to make
Biden administration has committed to
sure that we have an army of advocates
including caregiving for people with dis-
across this country ready to fight for it.
abilities, alongside childcare and care for
Accessibility Advocacy Local Chapters
As United Spinal celebrates our 75th
older adults. Also, there is a lot of discus-
New Mobility magazine
anniversary in 2021, the Advocacy and
sion in Congress about an increase in
Informative and Educational
Policy team continues to push on many
the minimum wage, which would include
Publications
issues of importance to the disability com-
phasing out the discriminatory submini-
Ongoing Educational Webinars
munity. From ensuring equal treatment
mum wage for people with disabilities.
in the provision of medical care related
None of this would have happened had
to COVID-19 and getting our community
it not been for all of the advocates who
vaccinated against this virus, to fighting
raised their voices and made their elected
for accessible housing and transportation,
officials listen to our community’s con-
Membership in United Spinal Association is free and open to all individuals who are living with SCI/D, their family members, friends, and healthcare providers. Visit unitedspinal.org or call 800/962-9629. United Spinal has over 70 years of experience educating and empowering individuals with SCI/D to achieve and maintain the highest levels of independence, health and personal fulfillment. We have 50+ local chapters and 190+ support groups nationwide, connecting our members to their peers and fostering an expansive grassroots network that enriches lives.
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